All you need to relax over the weekend is a glass of wine amongst the bounty of nature and beautiful vineyards! That is exactly what you will be getting at in Soma, which is one of the best Nashik Wine tour experiences. A bustling city located close to Mumbai, this region in Maharashtra is famous for its salubrious climate that is well suited to its main industry – Wine!

Cosseted between the backwaters of the Gangapur Dam and the mighty Sahyadri Ranges, Soma Village in Nashik is a beautiful destination. There could be no better place to indulge yourself in a Nashik wine tour experience than this!

It offers you a pleasant perspective of the grand vineyards where you can engage yourself with a plantation walk and get a heady dose of fun with vineyard visits and tastings. While here, you can also savour in the delightful nourishment from Culture Kitchen, the in-house eatery that serves exclusive soul food and other delectable cuisine. An epitome of luxury, romance and solitude, Soma Village is the perfect getaway destination for all those looking wine enthusiasts.

The apartment you will be staying is located just 20 KM away from the vineyard.

Nashik vineyard stay with tour takes you to one of the pioneer vineyards in the city. Also known as the ‘Wine Capital of India’, this third largest city in Maharashtra has an age long history of wine making and is also the home to some of the best vineyards in the country.

Within this Nashik vineyard stay, you will get ample of opportunities to get acquainted with the different stages in wine preparation. Within the tour, you will also get to taste or sample some of the exquisite blends of wine in the Beyond Vineyard Resort.

Delicious food, relaxing spa therapies, luxurious stay options and some of the leisure activities like bike riding or kayaking will add more fun and excitement to your wine tour.

Set on the banks of the Godavari River, the city of Nashik is not only known for the famous Hindu temple Trimbakeshwaror ‘Kumbh Mela’! It is also counted amongst the fast emerging cities in India.Nested on the banks of Godavari with Sahyadri Ranges around it, makes up for its primary industry which is wine and agriculture.A stay in Nashik is the perfect way for you to spend a quiet weekend in the company of the relaxing rains. With around 50 wineries in and around the region, get ready for an unforgettable wine tasting experience.

Make it to the ‘Soma Vineyards’, the creator of India’s best wine and taste some of the best quality wines in India! In addition to all these, you can also enthral in a cycling experience around the lush-green vineyards and explore their charming beauty and appeal.

Start your journey on Saturday Night by getting picked up from Pritam Hotel located in East Dadar at around 11.30 PM and Nitin Company Junction at around 12 midnight and continue your overnight journey to Harihargad Fort in Nashik.

After reaching the base camp in the morning, have your delicious breakfast and start your trek to Harhargad Fort.

Reach the fort in the afternoon and explore its beautiful history and architectural elegance, followed by a delicious lunch.

Descend back to the base camp and enjoy your evening snacks on the way.

Reach the base camp and start your journey back to Mumbai, reaching the city at around 10 PM depending on the traffic.

When was the last time you swam
in the very lap of luxury with your friends and your family members? This is an
amazing chance for you to spend an exciting weekend with your friends and your
family as you revel in the luxuries of a serene stay in Nashik! This is a rich
Historical town of the legendary Lord Rama, who spent a long period of his
exile in Nashik; a unique blend of civilization & modernization. This city
of temples is one of the holiest places for Hindus and has succeeded in inviting
thousands of tourists every year. The scenic beauty of the Sahyadri range of
mountains merged with vineyards & agricultural yields (Highest in India)
and a busy hub of industrial activities make this place just ideal for you to
take a break from the city! With the
onset of monsoons and the start of Kumbhmela, Nashik is a paradise for tourists
with historical caves, temples, holy rituals, museums, wet lands and lots more.
So, ardent travellers, get your gears in motion and get going!

Express Inn Nashik is a trend-setting hotel that delivers an enriching
experience in terms of service and style, for the upscale business traveler.
The hotel is a timeless blend of contemporary architecture with a modern
outlook, offering spacious and stylish guest areas and dining facilities. Plush guest rooms, with elegant décor with a view which overlooks the
city-scape and the Pandavlena Caves; two restaurants with cutting edge cuisine
and a trendy lounge bar set the mood for the hotel- very chic, very stylish and
extremely efficient.

The hotel is situated on the outskirts of the city of grapes, Nashik
overlooking the National Highway Three (NH3) – Mumbai Agra Highway and with an
unparalleled location near the Pandavlena caves. They also has a very close
proximity to the Phalke Smarak and the Ambad Industrial Area. Commonly referred
as the ‘city of pilgrimage’ or ‘grape city of India’, Nashik has today
developed into one of India’s major industrial hubs. Express Inn has luxurious rooms,spacious suites and a unique offering of
family rooms for the perfect getaway for a family or a group of four. The Inn also
offer executive and deluxe rooms along with Express rooms and standard rooms
for the corporate business traveler. All rooms have a beautiful view of the
city or the Pandavlena caves ensuring a panoramic view of Nashik.

Your next corporate outing has been sorted in one of the best resorts in India!The Express
Inn Nashik is a trend-setting hotel that delivers an enriching experience in
terms of service and style, for the upscale business traveler. The hotel is a
timeless blend of contemporary architecture with a modern outlook, offering
spacious and stylish guest areas and dining facilities. Plush
guest rooms, with elegant décor with a view which overlooks the city-scape
and the Pandavlena Caves; two restaurants with cutting edge cuisine and a
trendy lounge bar set the mood for the hotel- very chic, very stylish and
extremely efficient. The hotel
is situated on the outskirts of the city of grapes, Nashik overlooking the
National Highway Three (NH3) – Mumbai Agra Highway and with an unparalleled
location near the Pandavlena caves. Hotel also has a very close proximity to
the Phalke Smarak and the Ambad Industrial Area. Commonly referred as the
‘city of pilgrimage’ or ‘grape city of India’, Nashik has today developed
into one of India’s major industrial hubs. Express Inn has
luxurious rooms,spacious suites and a unique offering of family rooms for the
perfect getaway for a family or a group of four. The resort offer executive and
deluxe rooms along with Express rooms and standard rooms for the corporate
business traveler. The package is: Stay
for 1 Night 2 Days for Single Occupancy in Express Room.with
Welcome Drink on Arrival.Breakfast & Dinner at Aster – The Coffee Shop.Complimentary
Wifi

Delight in this astonishing getaway experience – gift your
family a perfect vacation by renting a luxurious vineyard for family in the
‘Wine capital of India’ – Nashik. Enjoy the serenity and calmness enveloping
your stay here while you forget all the humdrums of the city life.

With your arrival here you will be provided with
complimentary bottles of wine, sip in the velevety aroma of the wines while you
relax in this luxurious vineyard. Enthrall in a gleeful wine tasting experience
along with an expert who will ensure that you have a wonderful time while
knowing more about different types of wines. Enjoy the greenery and the beauty
of these vineyards crowning your stay here.

Relax your muscles by completing few lapses of swim in pool.
For adventure seekers this place has a surprise – get ready to smear mud as you
race along with your buddies in a griping ATV ride session at Motiwadi. End
your beautiful day here by wrapping around a warm bonfire session. Share the
best moments of your trip and make some wonderful memories while enthralling in
this luxurious vineyard experience with friends and family.

The weekend is the most welcome thing you look forward to, so why not spend it with an exciting weekend stay in Express Inn, Nashik. The Express Inn Nashik is a trend-setting hotel that delivers an enriching experience in terms of service and style, for the upscale business traveler. The hotel is a timeless blend of contemporary architecture with a modern outlook, offering spacious and stylish guest areas and dining facilities. Plush guest rooms, with elegant décor with a view which overlooks the city-scape and the Pandavlena Caves; two restaurants with cutting edge cuisine and a trendy lounge bar set the mood for the hotel- very chic, very stylish and extremely efficient. The hotel is situated on the outskirts of the city of grapes, Nashik overlooking the National Highway Three (NH3) – Mumbai Agra Highway and with an unparalleled location near the Pandavlena caves. Hotel also has a very close proximity to the Phalke Smarak and the Ambad Industrial Area. Commonly referred as the ‘city of pilgrimage’ or ‘grape city of India’, Nashik has today developed into one of India’s major industrial hubs. Express Inn has luxurious rooms,spacious suites and a unique offering of family rooms for the perfect getaway for a family or a group of four.

Salhar Fort is
the highest forts in Maharshtra that stands adjacent to Salota fort in Selbari
mountain range in Baglan region. Crowned at a soaring height of 5141ft, this is
one pleasant trek that provides you with the stunning views of these quaint
forts. Enthrall in this gleeful trek that
provides you with appealing beauty of the regions and age old forts that have
lost their charm in the current modern scenario.

A perfect
opportunity for backpackers and people who love admiring the rich historical
heritage India – trek through narrow pathways and enjoy the open panoramic
views of the surrounding mountain ranges.

Admire the awe-inspiring beauty of the Mulher
–Mora and Hargad fort located in the Dolbar mountain range, unravel the history
of these stunning forts that once witnessed the fiercest largest open battle
between Mughals and Marathas Delight in this amazing trip that provides you
with thorough views of ancient forts. Make some wonderful memories while on
this pleasant trek to Salher-Salota-Mulher-Mora-Hargad.

Experience
the true essence of adventure with a Sandhan valley trekking and camping
experience in Igatpuri with your friends and family! Sandhan Valley Trek is a
unique experience combining adventure activities such as rappelling, trekking
and many other adventure events! Sandhan is located near Bhandardara region
village called Samrad and is a deep narrow rock floored ravine between the two
high walls of mountain range. Sandhan valley is one of the greatest canyons in
the Sahyadri mountain ranges. You will get to make a descent towards the
Sandhan valley which will make for a memorable outing and overnight stay under
the sparkling sky, along the reservoir side! Explore temples from the 7th
century, the Peshwa temples, and the natural gorge called Sandan!

This astounding trek to the forts of Alang, Madan and Kulang
are among the most challenging in the Sahyadris.

Treading through the splendid Alang Fort, the caves and 11
cascading water cisterns are a photographer’s haven, while Madangad is smaller,
it is also more challenging and offers scenic views from atop.

Raise the difficulty level a notch higher at Kulang Fort,
and make your way through rock cut steps to magnificent views of the 3
pinnacles in Mahuli.

Trekking overnight offers great opportunities for some night
photography, even as you find shelter in caves for the night.

A superb combination of adventure, lush landscapes, and
photography make this an unmissable trek, away from the busting city.

For those who have just completed the monsoon trekking season. Must be all geared up for a new adventure. We call upon the survivors to explore the most difficult trek in the Sahyadri. An adventure to explore the path less taken. Come on pack your bags, and join the adventure.

Introduction and event summary

Difficulty Level: Difficult

Endurance Level: Very high

Food Arrangement: Take pack lunch and drinkng water along. Its a long trek

Transport: Limited frequency of ST buses are avaiable till the village roadend

Alang Fort (also Alangad) is a fort in Nashik district, Maharashtra, India. It is one of the three forts, the others being Madangad and Kulang, in the Kalsubai range of the Western Ghats. They are the most difficult to reach forts in Nasik District. A dense forest cover make these treks difficult. These three forts are a little neglected due to very heavy rains in the area and a difficult confusing path to the forts

About Kulang fort:

Being in the same region of the three forts its said climb to Kulag is the most difficult. On the way up climbing we come across patches of rock cut steps. It take 6 hours to reach from Kulanwadi to the fort. On the fort to see around 5 water cisterns. Form here we could also see Mahuli with the 3 pinacles. One can also stay at the caves here.

About Madan fort:

The climb preferred is usually between Madan and Alang. The time taken could around 3-4 hours to reach the step after leaving Kulung fort. Over here rock climbing would be required as the wall of the steps was destroyed during the cannon fire. Use of a fixed rope is required. There is one large cave on this fort and 2 water cistern. The top of the fort is a huge plateau. On the fort, there are two caves, a small temple and 11 water cisterns. Remnants of buildings are spread over the fort. Kalasubai, Aundh Fort, Patta and Bitangad are to the east of the fort, Harihar, Trimbakgad and Anjaneri to its north and Harishchandragad, Aajobagad, Khutta (pinnacle), Ratangad and Katrabai to its south.